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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
It's important to take a break from caring if you need one. Find out more with Age UK.
and ask them to urgently address the crisis hiding in plain sight in our health service: corridor care.
Making the decision to move into a care home, for yourself or a loved one, can feel daunting. Our guide can help you make an informed choice that's right for you.
Social care services aren't usually provided free of charge. You might be entitled to help with costs from your local council, or you may have to cover the full costs of your care. Find out more with Age
Age UK's Charity Director writes about Brexit's impact on social care of the Government's forthcoming Budget.
If you're unhappy with the care that you or your loved one is receiving, there are steps you can take to resolve the problem. Find out more with Age UK.
Marie discusses her experience of being an unpaid carer for her husband, and why she thinks social care should be a priority this general election.
Integrated Care is a way of coordinating health and social care services to make sure they are based closely around people's needs. Read now on Age UK.
Personal budgets and direct payments give you more control by allowing you to choose how your care budget is spent. Find out more on what to do here from Age UK.
You need to get a care needs assessment from your local council in order to be eligible for support from social services. Find out more from Age UK.